Life doesn’t always go as planned. High school sophomore and star catcher Itoshima devoted every fiber of his being to baseball, only to have the cruel mistress that is fate rip his one love in life away from him, due to an irrecoverable injury. Freshman Saitozaki never dreamt that his beginning days of high school, what should be the prime of his youth, would consist of battling incompetent bus schedules, unsympathetic teachers, and punishments that put his very life at risk. He also never imagined having these strange new feelings that have arisen ever since Itoshima crossed his path in his time of need. Is fate playing another harsh trick on this hapless duo, or will Saitozaki and Itoshima take destiny into their own hands and rediscover how to laugh and love? (Source: DMP)

Eun-gil Gong’s used to seeing her name in the news. As volleyball’s problem child, she’s seen it all, but the world discussing her upcoming marriage to Hahyeon Seo, eldest son of JaeKyung and owner of her former team, is another matter... Especially since Hahyeon only offered the contract marriage to clean up the rumors about Mina—his sister and Eun-gil’s only fan—being gay. Between the money and helping Mina, it was easy to accept, but one question remains: What’s he getting out of this? (Source: Tapas)

Six years ago, Ye Lingxi fled from the world of Sheng Nanheng without a word. Six years after, they meet again. Ye Lingxi insists that they have broken up, while Sheng Nanheng refuses to let her go. "We haven't officially broken up yet!" What is Ye's secret buried six years ago? Could they solve their misunderstandings and get back together? Breakup Loading 99%... The 1% remained stands for I love you. (Source: Mangatoon)

Prince Callus Leditzweissen is a Taboo Being, an unfortunate soul born with a deadly curse that causes him constant suffering. With no known cure, the doctors say Callus only has six months left to live. But a magician named Gourley gives the boy a sliver of hope when he demonstrates the healing power of light magic. Callus is determined to learn how to use light magic in time to save himself, hoping to live longer to repay all the kindness he’s been shown throughout his life. *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

Disowned, disgraced, and doomed to be a farmer. Being “blessed” with a farmer affinity is practically a death sentence for Chris Sparring. It’s nothing close to the sword-wielding class he’d been raised to inherit, that’s for sure. To make matters worse, his twin brother receives the affinity of a sword god instead, and wastes no time funneling years of jealousy into an attempt on Chris’s life. With nothing left to lose, Chris must find a way to make it on his own and avenge his name. And this “useless” poison resistance of his may be just what he needs to turn the tables! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Qiu Qian, a brilliant cultivator, failed in his ascension and space-traveled into a fantasy world of witchers. Out of curiosity, he decides to become a witcher and exterminate the monsters. His immense power attracts the attention of numerous females of this alternate realm, including she-elves, sorceresses, and dancers, all of whom wish to become his companions... (Source: Webnovel)

Upon first glance, high school freshman, Luna Tsukigase, seems like your average school girl. The truth is, though, that she used to be a delinquent! Luna, reformed, dreams of becoming a model!! However, her road to success is steep… Until she somehow gets the sometimes-sweet, sometimes-sour school hottie, Itsuki, to lend her a hand?! Luna and Itsuki’s pure love story will remind you of what it feels like to fall in love. Your heart will certainly skip a beat! *Source: MangaPlaza*

Six minors (16-17 years) answering to the nicknames of Joe, Mario, Suppon, Baremoto, Heitai, and Kyabetsu are put into a reformatory for offenses such as aggravated assault, swindling, flight, etc. Their stay in hell begins immediately. Accommodated by a doctor pedophile, they are placed under the watch of a despotic and brutal crew. Cellmates with a certain Sakuragi (called Anchan), the tension rises between the band of buddies and their new "friend." A brawl breaks out, and our six prisoners are done rossés by the mysterious young man, thanks to his boxing talent. The story will not only follow the lives of these seven characters surviving in their hellish environment, but also their disillusions due to the rejection by the outside world and by their close relations. This is about the extraodinary and invincible friendships between these young men. *Note: Won the 2005 Shogakukan Manga Award for seinen/general category.*

Even though J no Subete is three volumes long, each volume is a dynamic story in itself covering a particular stage of J's life. Her life is a dark story and it's a very psychological manga. Book one is about all of J's trials and tribulations throughout childhood, during high school as she tries to find her place in the world and when she meets the somber honor student Paul...

*“Our grade’s top scorer, an unapproachable guy, only opens up to me. That’s so friggin’ adorable!”* Saegusa is utterly bored of his high school life. Along comes Arochi Touru, a guy with the brightest hair he’s ever seen, who transfers into his class. It’s an oddity already, for some guy with outrageous looks and a cold attitude, to transfer into a prep school. So he immediately draws the attention of everyone in his class. What’s more, he’s apparently a genius who cinches the top spot in their grade on their class exam. One day, Saegusa uses a common point of interest to approach Arochi, and the two start to become closer. But once they become friends, Arochi is actually really oblivious and cute! Saegusa just can’t take his eyes off this cutie! *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Tightrope tells the tale of the reluctant heir of a yakuza family and his childhood friend, and follows their love relationship that started budding in their school days and keeps developing slowly but surely. *Note: Includes the one-shot "[Doushiyoumo Nai Keredo](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=anilist%3A35026) Returns" (どうしようもないけれどリターンズ).*

Hardworking, good-looking, and heir to daddy's company, Shimano thinks his life's just about perfect. Except that he's working from the bottom up in the company, and he can't seem to get along with Kurokawa, his manager. Competent but flippant, Kurokawa always seems to pay extra attention to Shimano, whether it's teasing him to make him work harder or covering up for his mistakes, which of course drives Shimano crazy. So he has Kurokawa firmly blacklisted until he realizes that Kurokawa's private life isn't a bundle of roses and begins to sympathize...and how are you supposed to hate someone you sympathize with, anyway? (Source: Vices & Devices) **Note:** Includes two crossover chapters featuring the main couples from Ameiro Paradox and No Color.